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    What would be better for gaming?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    A XGA screen or an SXGA+ screen?

    The specs of my future computer are in my siggy
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007
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    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    sxga+......
     
    deedeeman, Aug 16, 2007
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  3. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    When you say gaming, do you mean Frame Rates?

    XGA isn't so perfect on a 15.4" screen. WXGA, sure (that's 1280x800), I think that is pretty nice. I also like WXGA+ (1440x900) on 15.4", but that is my limit. Once you get into the 1680x1050 range (WSXGA+) you should jump up to a 17" unless you have better than decent eyesight.

    In other words, you will get higher performance on your notebook (which has WXGA) while playing at native resolution than someone who has a 1440x900 notebook.

    The lower resolution your screen, the higher Frame Rate you will get. This is because your graphics card only needs to paint a small picture compared to something huge.

    Do they even MAKE non-widescreen notebooks anymore?
     
    StormEffect, Aug 16, 2007
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  4. eL_eRiC

    eL_eRiC Notebook Evangelist

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    ok thanks for the answer StormEffect, im still not sure what to get though... will it look the same if i lower the resolution to WXGA to play games?

    and the Vostro 1500 is not widescreen
     
    eL_eRiC, Aug 16, 2007
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    hlcc Notebook Evangelist

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    Vostro 1500 is widescreen
    for just gaming purpose just get WXGA, 8600M GT is not exactly a powerhouse GPU, even with some of the newest games now are too demanding for a 8600M GT at high settings. So even if you get a higher resolution screen, you'll have to game at WXGA resolution on some current games and probably all future games.
     
    hlcc, Aug 16, 2007
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  6. Jonno000

    Jonno000 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, some business class and tablet PCs.
     
    Jonno000, Aug 17, 2007
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